How Do You Fix Dental X-Ray Sensor Problems?

Sensors can save you a lot of money and time. They help you with your diagnosis and treatment. As a dentist, you cannot imagine yourself working in dental practice without an x-ray sensor. It Greatly affects your diagnosis as well as the prognosis of your treatment. But they are very delicate devices and prone to get damaged.

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With repeated use, dental sensors can wear off and can result in a wide range of issues with time. We will discuss some common problems and their solution-

1. Poor image quality:

New dental sensor produces clear images but with repeated use, the sensor wears off and produces poor image quality.Some issues can be resolved and does not require replacement. Poor image quality can be due to many factors, such as dirty sensors, Exposure time, exposed radiation or software settings. Use recommended exposure time. Wipe your sensor softly using isopropyl alcohol. 

2. Connection:

Check the connection of your imaging system. Make sure that the USB cables are properly connected to the computer system and that the cables are firmly connected to the power source. If the connection is loose, it can result in data transfer issues.

3. Software update:

Make sure your software is up to date. If your software is not updated, it is incompatible with your sensor. The update fixes bugs and improves compatibility.

4. Restart:

Sometimes restarting your equipment can fix the issues you are facing. If restarting your computer doesn't fix the Issues,  restart your software used to capture the image. If you are using a USB extension, remove the extension as sometimes wire extension results in improper data transfer. Directly connect the USB Cable to the computer's USB port.

5. Sensor setting:

Always keep settings as recommended by the manufacturer. Changes in exposure time, image resolution, capture mode can result in poor image quality. 

6. Technical Support:

If none of the above steps works and you are still facing the issues, it is advised to contact the manufacturer's technical support for further assistance. They may either come for a service or suggest you on additional troubleshooting steps or recommend repairs or replacements. 

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